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AG Nessel seeking 61% cut in Consumers Energy rate hike request
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants regulators to cut the rate hike request of Consumers E...
Apr 17, 2026

Poll shows dead heats in Democratic U.S. Senate, Republican gubernatorial primaries
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new poll finds former Detroit public health official Abdul El-Sayed and state Senator Mallory Mc...
Apr 17, 2026
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WMU updates non-discrimination, sexual misconduct policies
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has updated their non-discrimination and sexua...
Apr 17, 2026

Allegan Co. Officials Addresses Storm Damage Plans
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - It has been three days since storms slammed into the southeast corner of Allegan Co...
Apr 17, 2026

Battle Creek woman charged with killing husband denied bond
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek woman is in the Calhoun County Jail, accused of killing her husband. Police re...
Apr 16, 2026

Man killed in hit-and-run crash Tuesday in Kalamazoo Township
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man is dead after a crash between his motorcycle and a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Tuesday...
Apr 16, 2026

Portage to hold ceremonial tree planting on Arbor Day
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Portage will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting at Portage City Hall ...
Apr 16, 2026

Seven tornadoes confirmed in Michigan, two in Allegan County
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Seven tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service to have hit in Michigan...
Apr 16, 2026
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City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence seeking committee members
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence are looking for qualified comm...
Apr 16, 2026

At least two tornadoes hit west Michigan during storm
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - At least two tornadoes hit west Michigan overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. One was in Allegan Co...
Apr 15, 2026
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Several southwest, west Michigan communities getting federal money for affordable housing
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - Federal funding will be heading to several southwest Michigan communities to build affordable h...
Apr 15, 2026

Man arrested in Galesburg after being spotted with stolen license plate
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man is in custody of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office on charges of fleeing and eluding, ...
Apr 15, 2026

Tuesday morning fire damages Battle Creek home
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek home has been damaged in a house fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters resp...
Apr 15, 2026

Tornado and severe storm warnings issued in west Michigan, power out for over 47,000
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Over 47,000 Consumers Energy customers in west Michigan are without power this morning after tor...
Apr 15, 2026

House passes bill to rename a portion of US-131 in honor of Kalamazoo area veteran
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House of Representatives Tuesday voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 274 to rename ...
Apr 15, 2026

Groundbreaking for new Amberly Elementary School set for June 3 in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Portage Public Schools will host a groundbreaking ceremony June 3 for the new Amberly Elementary S...
Apr 15, 2026

Three suspects arrested after home invasion and assault in Battle Creek early Sunday, then reportedly bragging on Facebook
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three women were arrested early Sunday in Battle Creek after reportedly bragging on a Faceboo...
Apr 14, 2026
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Ground broken on Kalrecovery project in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new low-income housing project will soon be under construction in the city of Kalamazoo. The p...
Apr 14, 2026

Allegan County Photo Contest Underway
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2026) - An effort to spotlight the beauty of Allegan County is underway. The annual Allegan...
Apr 14, 2026

Ramp from northbound US-131 to westbound I-94 closed until mid-September
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The ramp from northbound US-131 to westbound I-94 in Kalamazoo County is now closed until mid-Se...
Apr 14, 2026





